| astral |
of, concerning, emanating from, or resembling the stars; stellar. |
| connoisseur |
a person with the experience, expertise, and sense of appreciation to make informed judgments in a fine art or in matters of taste. |
| evanescent |
tending to disappear like vapor; vanishing; fleeting. |
| incision |
a cut made during surgery. |
| irony |
a manner of using language so that it conveys a different or opposite meaning to that which is literally expressed in the words themselves. Irony is used in ordinary conversation and also as a literary technique, especially to express criticism or to produce humor or pathos. |
| mediation |
the act or process of mediating between two disputing or disagreeing parties to bring about a resolution; arbitration. |
| mores |
the behaviors and manners accepted and expected in a social group, embodying its fundamental moral standards. |
| omnipotent |
possessing infinite power; all-powerful. |
| paraphernalia |
(used with a singular or plural verb) furnishings or equipment, especially that used in a particular job or activity. |
| plebeian |
in ancient Roman society, of or belonging to the class of commoners; not patrician. |
| precedent |
an action that may serve as an example for future acts of the same nature. |
| rostrum |
a raised platform or dais for public speaking. |
| stringent |
rigorous or exacting; strict. |
| subtlety |
the quality or condition of being difficult to detect or define. |
| wan |
very pale. |